PROTECTION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM FROM DISEASES
Abstract
The respiratory system plays a fundamental role in human physiology by ensuring the continuous exchange of gases — specifically, the uptake of oxygen (O₂) and the elimination of carbon dioxide (CO₂). This gas exchange is essential for cellular respiration and, by extension, for sustaining life. The major components of the respiratory system include the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Together, these structures form a highly specialized and delicate system that facilitates ventilation, external respiration, and internal respiration.
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